Tintah, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tintah, Traverse County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tintah?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 59 days in the Traverse forecast zone and Traverse County — the most common reported hazard around Tintah, mostly in December and March. Next come blizzards (54 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 54 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 45 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 38 | Jul 2024 | — |
| High winds | 23 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 21 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2016 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Aug 2023 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Traverse forecast zone and Traverse County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Tintah?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 108 miles west-southwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Tintah | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 108 mi west-southwest | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 115 mi north-northwest | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 156 mi east-southeast | 19,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Tintah
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tintah, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF4 on July 8, 2020, which passed about 19 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 21, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles west of town.
Hail: 227 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on July 2, 2003.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Tintah's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Tintah radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tintah, MN?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 108 miles west-southwest. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tintah?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tintah the lowest scan from KABR is about 10,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Tintah free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Tintah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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